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SURPRISE!!! 5 Super Fun Ideas for Your Child’s Next Birthday Party

Coming up with out of the box ideas for your kid’s birthday party may be hard year after year.  Here is a list of 5 great ideas you can do for their next birthday bash.

1. Get Messy Birthday

A get messy party is exactly what it sounds like.  You set up stations of fun and messy activities. This is one of our favorite ideas for a party because it allows your kids to be kids.  It’s a good idea to let the other parents know what kind of party you’re having. That way they will know to send an extra set of clothes.

Ideas for Stations

  • Edible Finger Paint
  • Shaving Cream Slip and Slide
  • Messy Hair Station
  • Messy Tarp Art
  • Pie Eating Contest

2. Let’s Go  Camping 

Whether you have a camping party at a camp ground or pretend that your back yard is a camp site, this party theme allows you to be very creative.

Pitch a tent, make a fire and tell some ghost stories.  Your child will be sure to remember this party for years to come.

3) A Night at the Movies

Grab some sleeping bags, your child’s favorite movie  and come in BRAVO! to rent the projector and screen.  You will have all the makings for a fun filled birthday party.

Set up a concession stand in the back yard so everyone has all their favorite movie snacks! Check with BRAVO! on the popcorn machine for that added touch!

4) A Get Crafty Party 

What child (or adult) doesn’t like craft time? This fun birthday idea allows children to explore their creative side.  They will have tons of projects to take home with them.  Imagine all the possibilities and who knows you might have a Picasso on your hands.

5) Mad Scientist Party

For a mad scientist party you can set up stations with kid friendly science experiments. Make sure you have age appropriate experiments.  It is also a good idea to have some extra adults on hand at each station for extra support.

Make your own slime

Have a candy station with science type candy. Think Nerds, Atomic Warheads, Pop Rocks, Smarties, and gummy creatures.

Planning Tips

  • Your child’s birthday is the same day every year so make sure you plan ahead.  We suggest you start the planning process three months ahead of time.
  • Make sure the theme you choose reflects  your child’s personality.  Get their opinion on the type of party they would like to have.
  • Always have a plan B in case of bad weather.
  • Make sure you carry your theme throughout the whole party i.e. the invitations, birthday cake, activities, and favors.
  • It is always helpful to prepare other parents with special instructions. For example, to send your child with an extra change of clothes.

No matter what theme you choose make sure you have tons of activities for the children to do. What is your favorite birthday party theme?

A Colorful Spring! 3.21.12

Pantone’s Colors of Spring

We wanted to celebrate the start of spring with a Design Series showcasing Pantone’s 2012 Spring Color Line.  Over the next few weeks we will be combining colors from this year’s color forecast to create custom color schemes to inspire your next special event.

First up on the color wheel is Pantone’s 2012 Color of the Year, Tangerine Tango.

“Tangerine Tango, a spirited reddish orange, continues to provide the energy boost we need to recharge and move forward.  Sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is an orange with a lot of depth to it,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “Reminiscent of the radiant shadings of a sunset, Tangerine Tango marries the vivaciousness and adrenaline rush of red with the friendliness and warmth of yellow, to form a high-visibility, magnetic hue that emanates heat and energy.”

Pantone’s 2012 Color Forecast

 In this design board we are pairing Tangerine Tango, Cockatoo and Sodalite Blue.

Whimsical Wedding Trends 3.13.12

Whimsical Wedding Trends
Tuesday, March 13, 2011

We wanted to do something with a little touch of  whimsy for today’s blog!  Here are some whimsical wedding ideas we fell in love with!!

Incorporating color and your personality into your event will guarantee you a FABULOUS design!  Whether you are bringing color into your décor or outfit!

Oh yea, you guessed it…Neon Ray-Bans for the bridal party! We love a fashion throw back with attitude!

It is all in the ingredients.  King of Pops is the brain child of three brothers out of Atlanta.  They create all natural hand made popsicles with a twist!  With all natural flavors such as Strawberry Mojito, Cucumber Margarita and Arnold Palmer these guys make popsicles for kids of all ages!

Get your mustache on….one of the hottest trends in wedding photography is the mustache.  Men, women and children are getting on the ‘stache train!  So to reiterate… Get your mustache on….enough said!

Even catering is getting in on the fun!